Palau

Taiwan’s Lai Faces Protests During Palau Visit Amid Concerns Over Dollar Diplomacy and Militarization

Palau Government HQ by Tusi Tala Taiwan”s Lai Ching-te’s recent visit to Palau has sparked significant controversy as local residents expressed their discontent through protests, highlighting deep-seated frustrations with Taiwan’s dollar diplomacy and the increasing militarization of the region. Upon his arrival, Lai was officially welcomed by the Palauan government, which has historically maintained strong…

Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts

Dave Chamberlain1 month ago02 mins

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr is inviting United States President-elect Donald Trump to “visit the Pacific” to see firsthand the impacts of the climate crisis. Palau is set to host the largest annual Pacific leaders meeting in 2026, and the country’s leader Whipps told RNZ Pacific he would “love” Trump…

Palau elections are underway

Dave Chamberlain2 months ago02 mins

by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Polls will open at 7 AM local time on Tuesday for the elections in Palau. Incumbent President Surangel Whipps Jr. is seeking re-election against former four-term President Tommy Remengesau Jr. As of July 15, 2024, the Palau Election Commission reported that there are 16,627 registered voters. In the previous general…

Palau’s Diplomatic Struggle: Resisting China’s Pressure Amidst Election Tensions

Dave Chamberlain2 months ago05 mins

by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The leader of one of Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific has stated that his country is facing increasing pressure from China to withdraw its support for Taipei. Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. also accused China of infringing on his nation’s exclusive economic zone, which is located north of…

Transparency issues in Palau government

Dave Chamberlain3 months ago03 mins

by Jake Sanders, Editor Palau’s Speaker of the House of Delegates has been mandated to settle outstanding taxes, along with associated penalties and interest, stemming from real estate transactions made in 2015. This situation, as reported by The Island Times, has garnered considerable public scrutiny and has sparked discussions regarding the transparency and accountability of…

Palau tree fungus invasion

Dave Chamberlain6 months ago02 mins

by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer There is suspicion that a fungus is responsible for the extensive loss of native trees in Palau over the last three years. The uduiud tree, a species unique to Palau with significant cultural importance, has been particularly affected.According to the Island Times, the suspected fungus is believed to be of…